Pedestrian killed near Grand Parkway in west Harris County, deputies say

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Sunday, May 14, 2023
Pedestrian killed near Grand Parkway in west Harris Co., deputies say
An investigation is underway after a pedestrian was killed near the Katy Freeway and Grand Parkway in west Harris County, deputies say.

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- An investigation is underway after a man was hit by a car and killed Saturday night in west Harris County, according to authorities.

The Harris County Sheriff's Office said the crash happened at about 11:42 p.m. in the 100 block of Grand Parkway South.

Investigators said the driver of a 2016 BMW was going southbound when a pedestrian was walking in the same traffic lane without a crosswalk.

The pedestrian was struck by the vehicle's front end and projected into the BMW's windshield, according to deputies.

Deputies said the driver pulled over in the 24000 block of Bella Dolce Lane and called 911.

The pedestrian died at the scene.

Authorities said the driver stayed at the scene, was cooperative with the investigation, and showed no signs of impairment.

This case remains open and under investigation by the Harris County Sheriff's Office Vehicular Crimes Division.